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    Walking toward the pond in the local park suddenly the heron flew up and almost straight at me. I had to adjust my lens he was so close. I actually though I was going to have to duck. He lost orientation as he must have been startled by some thing. Flew round in a circle and headed i the opposite way to the estuary. I'm sure he found his way in the end.
    He was actually very large. Not a youngster
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    Nice couple of shots Beryl, they are magnificent in flight.
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    Thanks.
    Yes.That was a bit close. One normally sees them from a distance but up close.... wow

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    Goodness, that WAS close!

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    Yes. A little unnerving. But had to get some shots
    Actually some shots are of only half of him he came so close

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    Excellent shots, Beryl! You certainly made the most of the chance you had!

    Glad he didn't do a whoopsie when he flew over you though. They're rather big birds...
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    Thanks Catherine
    Lol. I never thought about a heron plopping on ones head

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    But you have to think ahead about these things, Beryl!

    (I understand it is difficult to get rid of both the mess and the fishy smell afterwards!)

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    I often ware a hat for the reasons of pigeons and standing under trees

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